freetime

The videos from the collection depict how Belarusians spent their free time from work.

A large number of recordings take place in a natural landscape. Usually this is a forest or a forest park area. At any time of the year, Belarusians gathered among the trees, in the fresh air. Such meetings were usually accompanied by lighting a fire and cooking food on an open fire. Usually these were kebabs cooked on a grill, or skewers, or even simple bread strung on an ordinary stick that had been skillfully planed and cleaned. Usually, such recordings feature entire companies of friends, acquaintances, or several families.

The collection also presents videos of urban activities of Belarusians. For example, skateboarding, which was new for that time.